Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

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From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

terminate

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

the first light of day

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading In this, however, they were disappointed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In this, however, they were disappointed.

ten 10s

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

the force of workers available

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

as might be expected

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this, however, they were disappointed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Sure enough, the attack took place, but, like its predecessor, it failed, and they naturally expected to be sent back to the trenches at Poussey.

detrimental to physical or moral well-being

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "They're probably expecting a big attack at dawn, and they've brought us up in reserve again," some one said.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In this, however, they were disappointed.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He overtook his men sooner than he expected, and the open space was passed without any resistance.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading IN RESERVE AT SOUVIR He hurried on, for morning would break in half-an-hour, and he did not wish to be caught in that unwholesome hundred yards the other side of the canal bridge.